President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20), scheduled for November 18-19.
According to a statement from the presidency on Monday, President Tinubu was received by Ambassador Breno Costa of Brazil’s Ministry of External Relations upon his arrival.
Accompanying the president are key Nigerian officials, including Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Idi Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development; Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Tourism, Culture, and Creativity; Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security; and Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed, Director General of the National Intelligence Agency.
During the summit, President Tinubu is expected to engage in several bilateral meetings aimed at advancing Nigeria’s socio-economic reforms.
This year’s G20 summit, convened by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will bring together leaders from the world’s largest economies to discuss pressing global issues.
Key discussions at the summit
Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, outlined that the summit’s theme, “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet,” will guide discussions on critical topics such as global poverty, hunger, energy transition, and sustainable development.
As part of the ongoing advocacy for global governance reform, President Tinubu is expected to push for the restructuring of international institutions, a position Nigeria has long championed.
“This year’s summit will focus on the fight against hunger and poverty, reforming global governance institutions, and advancing sustainable development and energy transition,” Onanuga said in a statement on Sunday. “Nigeria has consistently advocated for the reform of global institutions, particularly calling for a permanent seat for the country on the United Nations Security Council.”
In addition to participating in the main discussions, President Tinubu is set to hold bilateral talks with other world leaders. These conversations will focus on deepening Nigeria’s socio-economic reforms, particularly in key sectors such as agriculture, energy, and infrastructure.
